Master of Applied Econometrics
The University of Melbourne
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00116K
Aimed at students with a background in economics, analytics or mathematics (including some statistics), the Master of Applied Econometrics is a three-semester program that focuses on the practical application of advanced econometric modelling techniques. Econometric skills (the application of statistical methods to economic data), are increasingly in demand as advances in information and communications technologies, offer greater opportunities to work with big data.
Structure
- The Master of Applied Econometrics program consists of 16 semester-length subjects comprising:
- 5 core subjects (62.5pts)
- 5 electives (62.5pts)
- 2 capstone subjects (25pts)
Subjects
- Data Wrangling and Visualisation
- Basic Econometrics
- Forecasting in Economics and Business
- Environmental Economics and Strategy
- Econometrics 2
- Advanced Data Analysis
- Applied Microeconometric Modelling
- Macroeconomics
- Treatment Effects and Program Evaluation
- Macroeconometrics
- Quant. Decision Making & Optimisation
- Global Business Practicum
Standard entry requirements
- Have completed an undergraduate or postgraduate degree with a strong analytical or mathematical component with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 70% (or equivalent), AND
- Have completed a first-year statistics subject, AND
- Have completed the Graduate Records Examination (GRE), unless you have completed an undergraduate degree in Australia or New Zealand or met one of the approved conditions for GRE exemption, AND
- Submit a 500 word personal statement outlining why you wish to be considered for this course.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Parkville | International: $52,448 | No |
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